Thursday, 28 November 2013

Tonight - at St Ives Guildhall - Rollers Roller Disco and Fore Street Methodist Church are hosting an Open Roller Disco from 5.00 pm to 7.00 pm. Tickets are £5.00 per person.

Then at 7.00 pm Nathan Thomas is getting his head shaved ...all for the purpose of sending funds for aid to the outer islands in the Philippines.

The organisers want to raise at least £2000 for Nathan's hair. If you can't make it to The Guildhall you can donate in collection buckets at Keebunga (Wharf), St. Eia Cabin (Harbour Front) and Streetlife Skates (Ayr).

From 7:45pm those getting sponsored can take part in a Roller Marathon - pledging to skate 15km or 30km. If you want to take part and want a sponsor form please contact Nathan on 07525 219 463.

There will be home made cakes and refreshments as well as good tunes and good times - so spread the word and get down there to skate. Or at least come for 7.00 pm to see one painful hair cut!

Friday 26th September - St Ives Guildhall - The South.
Former members of The Beautiful South return - after 20 years, 10 studio albums, 34 chart singles, 15 million record sales worldwide and performing in front of millions of fans.
Tickets - £20.00 (plus booking fee) from:Ents 24 - The South

Monday, 18 November 2013

St Ives Poetry Circle
St Ives Poetry Circle meet on the first Friday of each month at St Ives Library at 1.30 pm.
This session is best described as ' Poetry for Pleasure '. You are invited to bring your own poems or those that you like written by others, and read them for everyone to enjoy. If you prefer just to listen that's fine too.

St Ives Poetry Forum meet on the third Monday of each month at St Ives Library at 1.30 pm.
The first part of the session writers are welcome to bring a poem they have written, perhaps not too long, with 6 copies to hand out (there is a photocopying facility in the Library). After due consideration the poem will be discussed, any questions answered and if necessary suggestions made in a friendly and helpful atmosphere. The second part needs pen and paper for short exercises to inspire future poems with a theme set by a member of the group.

Tuesday, 12 November 2013

I manage the website for St Ives Guildhall - and I'm working alongside St Ives Town Council to help promote the venue and events there.

Our aim is to make it a popular place to hold events of all types - maximise ticket sales - and so to ensure its long term financial viability. An asset for the whole town and another attraction for our visitors.

You may have seen events listings for December - around town and online. Unfortunately - and I'm sure unintentionally - some of these contain a few errors and omissions. So I just want to update everybody on what is actually happening at St Ives Guildhall in December 2013.

The Town Carol Concert - as every year - is on the first Sunday of the month - which this year falls on 1st December. Organised by local churches and a fundraiser for Edward Hain Hospital. Its NOT on Friday 29th November.

Friday 29th November sees our regular Rollers Roller Disco - which rolls on every Friday through December - with three sessions - for kids, families, teenagers and adults - starting from 5.00 pm.

Saturday 7th and Sunday 8th see a Christmas Craft Fair - local arts and crafts. No details yet of stallholders and entertainment - .these will be posted when known.

On Saturday 21st - there is a Christmas Food Market - organised by St Ives Farmers Market. But please note that the regular market continues on Thursdays 5th, 12th and 19th. Plus - there is a special New Years Eve Farmers Market.

I've also added a new - experimental - page to my website - a poster board for local events - a sort of online version of the noticeboard at The Guildhall. If you'd like your poster on the board - visit the page and email your event.St Ives - Community Noticeboard

Finally - a new page for St Ives In December - Christmas - New Year. What (I think) is the most comprehensive What's On guide for the festive season. Again - email if you want your event featured.St Ives In December - What's On